Founded by the late Chris Mann, this year’s festival will feature the Chris Mann Memorial Lecture with Christof van der Berg, alongside tributes to Robert Sobukwe and Bloke Modisane.
The festival is taking place on 19 September (St Peter's Building, ISEA, Rhodes University – 08h50–17h00) and 20 September (Amazwi – 09h00–16h15).
Highlights include:
- Talks by Jeff Wicks, Popina Khumanda, Siphiwo Mahala, Etienne van Heerden
- Poetry by eBhayi Poets, Ronelda Kamfer, Mangaliso Buzani & more
- Acclaimed voices: Dan Wylie, Luvuyo Dondolo, Eben Venter, Gaireyah Fredericks
The launch of the New Coin Poetry Journal
Tours, performances, and conversations that weave together literature, history, and art
Two days of ideas, voices, and stories — open to all, come and be part of it!